Above-normal temperatures and dry conditions will dominate much of southern Colorado through New Year’s Eve, while snow showers develop later tonight along and west of the Continental Divide, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo.
NWS forecasts indicate well above seasonal temperatures across the plains and southern valleys for the final day of 2025. New Year’s Eve afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 40s to upper 50s, including around 53 degrees in Pueblo, 48 in Salida, 47 in Trinidad, and 44 in Colorado Springs. Southeast Colorado locations such as La Junta and Lamar are forecast to climb into the mid to upper 50s.
Overnight, increasing cloud cover will help keep temperatures relatively mild. Midnight temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 20s to mid-30s, with Pueblo near 29 degrees, Colorado Springs around 32, and Alamosa near 15 in the San Luis Valley.
According to the National Weather Service, snow showers are expected to develop later tonight along and west of the Continental Divide, potentially impacting mountain travel into early New Year’s Day. Accumulations are expected to be light, but slick and snow-covered roads are possible in higher elevations.
Road impacts are most likely along U.S. Highway 50 west of Salida, U.S. 160 over Wolf Creek Pass, and Highway 114, where snow showers could reduce traction overnight. Across the plains, including Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 50 east of Pueblo, roads are expected to remain dry.
By New Year’s Day (Thursday), temperatures will remain seasonable to mild east of the mountains, with continued dry conditions across the plains and lingering snow showers confined to higher terrain.
For travelers, service workers, and those celebrating outdoors, the primary weather concern will be mountain travel late tonight, while lower elevations enjoy a quiet and mild transition into 2026.
